No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Published by Stormy Night Publications and Design, LLC. www.StormyNightPublications.com Barker, Ashe A Scandalous Arrangement Cover Design by Korey Mae Johnson Images by Period Images and Bigstock/Petejeff This book is intended for adults only. Spanking and other sexual activities represented in this book are fantasies only, intended for adults. Chapter One Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, July 1881 “I’m sorry, Victoria, but it’s done now. There can be no going back.” “Done? It can’t be done. How could you…? This is our home, our livelihood.” Edward Wynne had the grace to squirm in his seat, and looked more than a little discomfited under his sister’s stormy, outraged gaze.